The foreign exchange market in Bangladesh continues to reflect the country’s expanding global trade relations and the steady inflow of remittances from millions of expatriate Bangladeshis working across the world. These remittance earnings remain a vital pillar of the national economy, helping to sustain household incomes and support overall macroeconomic stability.
According to data released by Bangladesh Bank for Thursday, 12 April 2026, the US dollar was traded at a buying rate of Tk 122.70 and a selling rate of Tk 122.75. The narrow spread between buying and selling prices indicates a relatively stable demand–supply balance in the domestic currency market. The average exchange rate for the dollar stood at approximately Tk 122.75.
The euro was quoted at Tk 143.85 for buying and Tk 143.97 for selling, reflecting continued strength of the European currency in global markets. Meanwhile, the British pound maintained a significantly higher valuation, with buying and selling rates recorded at Tk 165.19 and Tk 165.29 respectively.
Other major international currencies also showed moderate fluctuations. The Japanese yen traded at approximately Tk 0.77 on the buying side and Tk 0.767 on the selling side, while the Australian dollar stood at Tk 86.66 for buying and Tk 86.71 for selling. The Singapore dollar was valued at Tk 96.31 and Tk 96.40 respectively. The Canadian dollar remained relatively stable at Tk 88.66 for buying and Tk 88.70 for selling.
Regional currencies also featured in the update. The Indian rupee was recorded at Tk 1.31 for both buying and selling, indicating a fixed or near-stable exchange arrangement. The Saudi riyal, an important currency for remittance inflows from Bangladeshi workers in the Middle East, was traded at Tk 32.73 for buying and Tk 32.50 for selling.
Officials note that these exchange rates are subject to change depending on market conditions, international currency movements, and domestic liquidity pressures. Importers, exporters, and remittance recipients are advised to monitor updated rates before conducting large transactions.
Exchange Rates (12 April 2026)
| Currency |
Buying (Tk) |
Selling (Tk) |
| US Dollar |
122.70 |
122.75 |
| British Pound |
165.19 |
165.29 |
| Euro |
143.85 |
143.97 |
| Japanese Yen |
0.77 |
0.767 |
| Australian Dollar |
86.66 |
86.71 |
| Singapore Dollar |
96.31 |
96.40 |
| Canadian Dollar |
88.66 |
88.70 |
| Indian Rupee |
1.31 |
1.31 |
| Saudi Riyal |
32.73 |
32.50 |
Overall, the foreign exchange market remains broadly steady, supported by remittance inflows and managed liquidity conditions, although global currency volatility continues to influence daily adjustments.
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